Green Tranferware Mudlarked Pottery Studs

Historical Information

Type: Green Transferware
Fabric: Earthenware
Date: Early 20th Century
Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra Information:

The transfer process, developed in 1760 in England, allowed for the mass production of lovely dishes, making them more affordable for the common folk. Early manufacturers of English transferware included well-known potteries such as Wedgwood and Copeland-Spode.

These potteries produced thousands of patterns in various colours (with black and mulberry being the rarest) on different types of ceramic, including earthenware, porcelain, and ironstone. Artists would etch designs onto copper plates, cover them with paint, and then print the image onto tissue paper. The paper would then be pressed onto a dish and kiln-fired.

All findings are made with Stainless Steel. Pottery pieces are coated in Resin for protection and preservation.